Emily Post (1872–1960) was an American author, novelist, and socialite who became the defining authority on etiquette and social decorum in the United States. Born Emily Price in Baltimore, Maryland, she was raised in a wealthy family and educated in private schools, which provided her with firsthand experience of high-society customs. She began her literary career writing travelogues, humorous articles, and light novels before transitioning to the subject that would define her legacy.\n\nIn 1922, Post published her most famous work, Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home. The book was an immediate success, offering practical, common-sense advice on interpersonal behavior for a rapidly changing modern world. Rather than focusing solely on rigid rules of high society, Post emphasized consideration, sincerity, and respect for others as the core principles of good manners.\n\nFollowing the success of her guide, Post established the Emily Post Institute to continue her work. She wrote a widely syndicated newspaper column, hosted popular radio broadcasts, and continually updated her etiquette manuals to reflect evolving social norms, including the rise of new technologies and changing social dynamics. Her name remains synonymous with proper etiquette and social grace.
